Bulletin board calendar

Bulletin Board includes information about classes, reunions and other events of general interest that are open to the public. E-mail information to accent@bradenton.com. A list of ongoing classes is available on our Web site: www.Bradenton.com/community. DEADLINE: Information must be received 10 days in advance of publication.

GENERAL INTEREST

Seniors’ volunteer opportunity: Manatee Technical Institute, like many other schools, is giving young adults a chance to study for the High School Equivalency diploma, also called GED, and get rights and benefits similar to those of high school graduates. Also, MTI has a team of volunteers who are willing to help those students with difficulties in English or mathematics. There is no age limit to volunteering. For those who are interested in helping, call Mary Glaesaner at the Adult Education Department and tell Mary Glaesaner, 751-7900, ext. 2174.

Camp-out fundraiser: Lakewood Ranch High School Key Club has joined forces with Taking Back Lives to create “Camp-Out for a Cause” 5 p.m. Feb. 27-9:30 a.m. Feb. 28 at Lakewood Ranch High School, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Bradenton. The event will include a bon fire cook-out, bands, adoptable pets from Napier’s Log Cabin Horse & Animal Sanctuary, rock-climbing wall, moonwalk and glow-in-the-dark volleyball, movies and sports celebrities. Admission to the all-night event: $65 for family up to six, including parent/guardian, $100 for team of up to 10, including chaperone, $10 each additional person. Each participant is requested to bring an item to support their favorite cause. Proceeds will benefit multiple organizations in Manatee County. For more information, call Napier’s Log Cabin Horse & Animal Sanctuary at 750-8185 or e-mail Mandy Kersey art kerseym@manateeschools.net

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Beauty pageant: The Eighth Annual Miss Sarasota USA and Miss Sarasota Teen USA pageant which will be 6-8 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Shriner’s Sahib, 600 Beneva Road, Sarasota. The competition is open to area young ladies between ages 13-17 for Teen USA and 18-26 for Miss USA and will feature three areas of competition: swimsuit, evening gown and interview. Admission: free to the public. Information: (239) 822-4661.

Black History Month Special Lecture: The Debbie and Brent Sembler Florida Holocaust Museum Lecture Series at the College of Education is sponsoring basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar at 1-2 p.m. March 1, who will highlight the lives of America’s greatest black heroes and deliver an important inspiring message of African-Americans’ contributions to their country during a community event at the Campus Activities Center located at the corner of Sixth Avenue South and Second Street South in St. Petersburg. The event is free and open to the public. Information: (727) 873-4456 or visit stpete.usf.edu/events

Genealogy lecture: Well-known librarian, author and genealogist, Tom Kemp, will address “How do I preserve and pass on my research notes?” at 7 p.m. March 2 at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Bradenton. Admission: free. For more information, contact Nancy Johnson at 752-9819.

Play reading: The Asolo Theatre Guild Play Readers will present “Sylvia” at 2 p.m. March 15 in the Auditorium of the Central Library, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd. W., in Bradenton. Seating for this free program will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Information: 748-5555, ext. 6305 or visit www.mymanatee.org/library/master.html.

Lecture: Friends of the Braden River Branch Library, 4915 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton, invites the public to a presentation “Egmont Key, the little island with a big history” with Donald Thompson 10:30 a.m. March 21. Light refreshments will be served. Seating for this free program will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No registration is necessary. Information: 727-6079 or visit www.mymanatee.org/library/master.html.

Travel film series: Friends of the South Manatee Library, 6081 26th St. W., Bradenton, announce the following series of Travel Films in the Library’s meeting room: March 10 — Italy, Naples and Rome; April 14 — South Africa and Madagascar; May 12 — Austria, Hungary and the Czech Republic. All film times start at 2 p.m. Admission: free. Information: 755-3892.

REUNIONS

Lima Days: Lima Days will be at noon March 2 at the Bradenton Municipal Auditorium, 1005 Barcarrota Blvd., Bradenton. Bring a covered dish to share. Donation: $5. Reservations are not required.

Beantown reunion: The 13th annual Beantown “Boston” Reunion will be held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 3 at Oscar Scherer State Park, 1843 S. Tamiami Trail, Osprey. All current and former Massachusetts residents are invited. Admission: $5. There will be entertainment, dancing and prizes. Bring your own food, drinks and chairs. Hometown signs are encouraged. Information: 485-0624 or 488-2680.

Mason, Michigan reunion: The Mason, Mich., area picnic potluck will be at noon March 4 at the Manatee R.V. Park, 6302 U.S. 41 S., Ruskin. Participants are asked to bring their own table service and a dish to share. For more information, call Nancy Minshall at 794-2392.

Western New York reunion: The Western New York Reunion will be at 11 a.m. March 4 at the Tropic Isle Park Auditorium, 3100 10th St. W., Palmetto. Bring a main dish to share that will serve eight and your own table service. Entertainment, short business meeting and door prizes follow lunch. Donation: $2. Information: 727-8828 or 727-1665.

Southeast High, class of ’89: The Southeast High School class of 1989 is seeking alumni for their 20-year reunion, June 12-14. Visit www.sehs89.com for details and e-mail cjsoup@aol.com with your name (plus maiden name for women), address, phone and e-mail.

Lincoln Memorial high school: Planning committee meetings for the 60th-year class reunion for all Lincoln Memorial High School Alumni are held 6:30 p.m. every third Thursday of each month at Lincoln Middle School, 305 17th St. E, Palmetto. For more information, contact Moody Johnson at 722-9171.

CLASSES

Dance:

n Adult ballet classes, the classical way to exercise the mind, body and spirit, are hosted by Allison’s Dance Centre, 5231 26th St. W., Bradenton. Intermediate ballet begins at 9:50 a.m. Mondays, followed by a Pointe class at 11:30 a.m. Advances ballet begins 9:50 a.m. Saturdays, followed by a beginner class 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. All advance-level students are invited to stay and do the beginner class in their pointe shoes for a small fee. Call Mo Dye, teacher, at 779-1108, or Kathi at 755-8197.

n Movement by Madi Dance and Fitness has ongoing registration for adult fitness and children’s dance classes. Adult fitness classes and young children’s dance classes, ages 3-5, are available 7:30 a.m.-noon Mondays-Thursdays at Longwood Athletic Club, 5802 Longwood Run Blvd., Sarasota. Kindergarten through 12th grade dance classes and adult fitness classes are available 2:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays at Bradenton Preparatory Academy, 7900 40th Ave. W., Bradenton. These classes are for students from all schools and members of the Bradenton-Sarasota community. For additional information on classes, schedule and registration, please e-mail Movement by Madi at movementbymadi@yahoo.com.

Artcenter Manatee: The following silversmithing classes and workshops will be offered at the ArtCenter Manatee, 209 Ninth St. W., Bradenton:

For full class listings, registration and information, call 746-2862 or visit www.artcentermanatee.org.

Performing arts: The Players Performing Arts Studio is offering a full spectrum of performing arts disciplines taught by skilled faculty members at the Players Studio, 500 Tallevast Road, Sarasota. For a schedule of classes, call: 360-0120 or 365-2494.

Anna Maria Island Art League: Classes at the Anna Maria Island Art League for 2009 include adult class offerings in stained glass, basic drawing, life drawing, oil painting, collage art, digital and 33mm photography, watercolor, colored pencils, pottery and open studio. Class offerings for children include mixed media, photography and pottery. Most classes run for four weeks, with class sessions beginning the first week of each month, February-April. Class schedules are available at the Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach and in PDF format at www.islandartleague.org. Information and registration: 778-7099.

A minimum size for all workshops is required; workshop size is limited. For registration and information: 742-5986 or visit http://manatee.ifas.ufl.edu

MCC classes: Open enrollment for Spring noncredit classes offered at Manatee Community College is ongoing and include tapas cooking, French, Spanish, sign language, Japanese cooking, creative writing, finance, antique clock repair, ballroom dancing and private lessons in flute, banjo and piano. A wide selection of computer classes is offered, from Microsoft 2007 applications to blogging, digital photography and QuickBooks. Short-term specialized training for private investigator, security officer and real estate professional development are offered as well and new online programs are available in conjunction with the nationally known Gatlin Education Service, including forensic computer examining, .NET training, medical billing and coding, home inspector, wedding planner and certified personal trainer. A complete listing of spring classes is available online at mccfl.edu/CCD or by calling 363-7000. Copies of the spring schedule also are available at local libraries throughout Manatee and Sarasota counties.

Manatee River Garden Club: The Manatee River Garden Club will offer the following classes at 3120 First Ave. W., Bradenton:

n The third in a series of three on Floral Creative Designs conducted by flower show judges 9:30 a.m. Feb. 28.

Boating: The Anna Maria Island Power Squadron is offering the following classes at 1200 71st St. N.E., Bradenton:

n Knots, 6:30-8:30 p.m. will give participants hands-on instruction on how to tie and use the right knots for safe boating. Fee: $5. Preregistration is required for all classes and seminars. For more information call Gloria Potter or Walter Haug at 795-0482.

n United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 83, is offering the following classes:

A Public Education Safe Boating Course 9 a.m.-5 p.m. with registration at 8:30 a.m. at the American Legion Post 24, 2000 75th St. W., Bradenton. The course is free, cost for materials is $40 and $20 for spouse or second person attending. Reservations: 758-5954 or e-mail F83PEduc@aol.com

n United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 85, is offering a two-part Boating Safety Class, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Bradenton Yacht Club, 4307 13th St. W., Palmetto. Both sessions must be completed and successfully passed to receive the certificate and the “Bobber” card, issued by the State of Florida. Cost: $30. Information: 792-0429.

Knitting and crocheting gatherings are 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays and a Wool Gatherer’s group meets 7-9 p.m. every third Wednesday of the month. All materials are purchased in the store.

Private instruction and special project classes are by appointment; Cost: $25. Information: 756-8915 or e-mail ayarnoutlet@tampabay.rr.com.

Music academy: Classes at the Allegro Music Academy include preschool OrKIDstra (ages 5-7), cost: $60 per month; group violin and guitar lessons, cost: $30 per month. Dance classes for all ages, including ballet, hip-hop, jazz, modern, and tap, cost: $40 per month; aerobics, stretches and dance for adults. Private lessons are available.

New enrollment for music lessons on all musical instruments are ongoing. Guitar and piano lessons are available in Spanish. The following events are scheduled for 2009:

Music Club “Tchaikovski, his life and music” 3 p.m. March 15, followed by a brief lecture, concert and movie. Admission: free.

Student recitals are 3 p.m. May 3 and 24. Admission: free.

Summer Music Camp for children aged 4-7 will be June 1-30.

Information: 358-8511. The Allegro Music Academy is at 241 Whitfield Ave. in south Manatee County.

Music classes: The Sarasota Music Archive announces a continuing weekly forum “Masters and Masterpieces of Music” classes presented by Dr. John Goodman in the Jack J. Gelbhart Auditorium of Selby Public Library, 1660 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota. This winter term includes Strauss’ “Elektra” Feb. 18 and Menotti’s “The Consul” Feb. 25. All classes are 10:30-11:45 a.m. and are free and open to the public. Reservations are required. For more information call 861-5000 or e-mail vneumann@scgov.net.